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EF54 CWW

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,015 mi
Last recorded102,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CWW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 101,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,186 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front beam image requirement only just met

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front beam image requirement only just met

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Beam image requirement only just met

Offside Beam image requirement only just met

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 82,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Beam image requirement only just met

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Beam image requirement only just met

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,196 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,570 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,531 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,429 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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EF54 CWW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 57,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 CWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF54 CWW registered?

EF54 CWW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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